we rewired the mast on my CL Richards Offshore 38 (1980) a couple months ago. it started as a mystery: the wiring does not go up through the central cavity, which is blocked anyway just short of the...

I know this is an old thread but -- it's still relevant. Here's a paste (from Packing Gland Replacement (http://www.diybob.com/diyPackingGland.htm)) on how to change the packing without hauling out:...